Overview
The Forensic Science (Hons) degree from Staffordshire University has been designed to develop scientific expertise, advanced analytical problem solving and transferable skills. The course is ideal for those who are interested in the application of science within the criminal justice system.
For our BSc (Hons) students, there is an opportunity to undertake a 12-month placement. You may choose to work with Staffordshire Police Forensic Department or with other forensic providers and laboratory based employers.
Careers
Graduates from our Forensic Science degrees have secured roles as forensic scientists at national providers, including Key Forensics and LGC. Other destinations include crime scene officers for various police constabularies, forensic technicians, fingerprint analysts, public service organisations, and teaching whilst others move on to postgraduate study.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biological Principles For Forensic Sciences
- Chemical Principles For Forensic Sciences
- Crime Scene Documentation
- Dna-Profiling And Forensic Biology
- Methods Of Chemical Analysis
- Expert Witness And The Legal System
- Investigating And Reporting Of Crime Scenes
- Cyber Crime
- Forensic Multimedia
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The main deadline for applications is 31 January. You are encouraged to apply by then, however late applications are accepted through UCAS until 30 June.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Forensic Science Criminology View 169 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Apply through UCAS
Typical UCAS Offer: 112 points
- A levels: BBC, to include Biology or Chemistry at Grade C or above
- BTEC: DMM, Science based course that includes Biology and/or Chemistry
Tuition Fee
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International
16750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16750 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Stoke-on-Trent
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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